https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:30:36 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-with-family-photoshoot-outfits#post-2882954 Thu, 02 May 2019 13:17:25 +0000 josina 2882954@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Clementine12: You're welcome! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-with-family-photoshoot-outfits#post-2882950 Thu, 02 May 2019 13:08:00 +0000 Clementine12 2882950@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@josina: Oh WOW, thank you for making that! I don't think yellow suits my daughter's coloring but I do like that darker pink color and really appreciate seeing the male outfit alongside! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-with-family-photoshoot-outfits#post-2882897 Thu, 02 May 2019 08:06:55 +0000 josina 2882897@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I would pull that darker pink / magenta or yellow from your dress, so I'm not in love with the options.</p> <p>Here's what I would envision:<br /> the magenta dress is old navy, the yellow one is adorable too, from Gap. DH in a blue shirt (color from your dress) and dark khakis. </p> [attach=4677/19/pqvoyv.431x569.Screen-Shot-2019-05-02-at-8.16.25-AM.png] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-with-family-photoshoot-outfits#post-2882872 Wed, 01 May 2019 21:58:44 +0000 Foodnerd81 2882872@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Or I think this one might suit all the dresses better.<br /> <a href="https://m2.hm.com/m/en_us/productpage.0638825002.html" rel="nofollow">https://m2.hm.com/m/en_us/productpage.0638825002.html</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-with-family-photoshoot-outfits#post-2882871 Wed, 01 May 2019 21:56:15 +0000 Foodnerd81 2882871@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Clementine12: my daughter wore this in light pink over a loose cream dress and it looked really cute. I like cropped cardigans for dresses.</p> <p><a href="https://m2.hm.com/m/en_us/productpage.0681096007.html" rel="nofollow">https://m2.hm.com/m/en_us/productpage.0681096007.html</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-with-family-photoshoot-outfits#post-2882869 Wed, 01 May 2019 21:54:45 +0000 Clementine12 2882869@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: it's my favorite too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-with-family-photoshoot-outfits#post-2882868 Wed, 01 May 2019 21:53:38 +0000 Foodnerd81 2882868@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Clementine12: I’m also really loving that pinky peach one. It’s a bit more casual than the others, maybe, but that’s not bad. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-with-family-photoshoot-outfits#post-2882866 Wed, 01 May 2019 21:47:14 +0000 Clementine12 2882866@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: Thanks that makes a lot of sense! Now I might look for a navy cardigan.</p> <p>@erinbaderin: I agree and I had the perfect dress for this from ladt season but a 12 month size - oh well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-with-family-photoshoot-outfits#post-2882850 Wed, 01 May 2019 19:31:27 +0000 erinbaderin 2882850@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would maybe go with something brighter for your daughter - the maxi is pretty all-over muted, I would use your daughter’s dress for a pop of colour. I also think khakis for your husband because the dress is reasonably casual. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-with-family-photoshoot-outfits#post-2882847 Wed, 01 May 2019 19:16:36 +0000 Foodnerd81 2882847@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Clementine12: I love your dress and all those girl dresses! My first thought with the girl ones is I kind of want her to have something dark to balance the dark dress- not a dark dress on her, but one of those lighter dresses with dark pink or blue shoes or a cardigan or something. Or maybe dark shoes and a coordinating bow. Just so she isn’t all light floating against you looking all dark. </p> <p>Personally I think the cream with pink details or the all cream dresses are my favorites, but I think they would all look super cute. </p> <p>For your husband, simple to balance the pattern in your dress. My husband always wears basically the same thing- a neutral sweater (half zip the last two times we did pictures), light button up shirt, and jeans or slacks. So we are boring. I think a light blue shirt with darker gray pants or something would be nice! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-with-family-photoshoot-outfits#post-2882830 Wed, 01 May 2019 17:24:18 +0000 Clementine12 2882830@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Other 2 options for dresses and detail for the maxi:</p> <p>[attach=7470/19/pqujki.450x600.girl4.jpg]</p> <p>[attach=7470/19/pqujkj.450x600.girl5.jpg] </p> [attach=7470/19/pqujue.600x515.Full-page-photo.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-with-family-photoshoot-outfits#post-2882829 Wed, 01 May 2019 17:23:54 +0000 Clementine12 2882829@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Family photoshoot in early June. I think I know what I'm wearing - the blue maxi has a lot of colors in it but I'm hoping my 2 year old daughter will wear pink (although open to suggestions!) I have some gapcash to spend so here are a few options. I would really appreciate any thoughts you can send my way!</p> <p>I'm going to comment with the other 2 little girl dress options since I'm limited on amount of pics.</p> <p>I'm not sure how to direct my husband, either - I had originally thought his grey suit but that might be too formal. Maybe a light blue shirt and grey slacks, or khakis?</p> <p>Thanks, bees! </p> [attach=7470/19/pqujju.428x600.Dress-full.png] [attach=7470/19/pqujjv.450x600.girl1.jpg] [attach=7470/19/pqujjw.450x600.girl2.jpg] [attach=7470/19/pqujjx.450x600.girl3.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/looking-for-a-family-photographer-denver-area#post-2782794 Sat, 28 Oct 2017 19:15:54 +0000 nwm 2782794@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>a friend just moved there and started up her business...i think she is really talented! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lvphotographydenver/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/lvphotographydenver/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/looking-for-a-family-photographer-denver-area#post-2782762 Sat, 28 Oct 2017 13:41:28 +0000 Treytonsmom2011 2782762@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Julie at Photo Elements Studio. She is AMAZING!!! She's done all of our photos for the last 9yrs including e-pics, wedding, family photos etc. She even did my brother's senior pics. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/looking-for-a-family-photographer-denver-area#post-2781972 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 14:05:57 +0000 Clementine12 2781972@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Microscope: Do you know her pricing? The website asks for contact info before giving pricing information and that's something I'd rather not do. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/looking-for-a-family-photographer-denver-area#post-2781954 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 13:41:05 +0000 Mrs. Microscope 2781954@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lindsay B photography! She did our wedding, all our photos with our kids, etc. She is great, and can get smiles out of the most stubborn toddlers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/looking-for-a-family-photographer-denver-area#post-2781920 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 11:55:54 +0000 Clementine12 2781920@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm looking to have a family photo session in the Denver area. Does anyone have any recommendations? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/calling-all-mom-tographers-or-pros-with-an-slrdslr/page/3#post-2753487 Thu, 29 Jun 2017 13:47:15 +0000 josina 2753487@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CatchAFallingStar: I love to see what professionals are using/doing and love tips! Yes to the light, my favorite is around 7 right now before sunset.</p> <p>@lilteacherbee: Precious photos! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/calling-all-mom-tographers-or-pros-with-an-slrdslr/page/3#post-2753483 Thu, 29 Jun 2017 13:43:44 +0000 lilteacherbee 2753483@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been doing photography professionally almost 2 years now. I live at the beach and get a lot of vacationers during the summer, so that's always fun. However, newborns are my absolute favorite! I'd love for them to be my focus in a few years. These are some I took of my daughter 💗</p> <p>ETA: ignore the bad quality, these are saved from FB</p> <p>[attach=1309/17/osbo0w.600x600.09E7E900-C8B2-4DF7-BBFB-38D6B527CA60.jpg] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/calling-all-mom-tographers-or-pros-with-an-slrdslr/page/2#post-2753474 Thu, 29 Jun 2017 13:40:04 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2753474@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'll preface this by saying that I'm a professional photographer. I've been shooting wedding and portraits for 10 years. However, I'm also just a mom with a camera! </p> <p>How long have you had an SLR/DSLR? 10+ years</p> <p>What kind of camera/lens do you have? Nikon D700, 85mm 1.8, 50mm 1.8, 35mm 1.8, 105mm macro 2.5</p> <p>Favorite/most used lens? 85mm 1.8 (crisp portrait lens)</p> <p>Favorite/most used setting? I shoot manual or aperture priority 90% of the time. </p> <p>Tips/tricks for photographing your kids? Find the LIGHT! It's all about light. Avoid hard sun/shadows. Utilize window light in your home. Even open your front door and shoot in toward your babes to get beautiful light on their face. </p> <p>Share a recent/favorite photo? This is a client photo. I just love the light falling on her hair. This was early morning in the fall. </p> [attach=3657/17/osbnut.600x400.KRP_2487-copy.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/calling-all-mom-tographers-or-pros-with-an-slrdslr/page/2#post-2753468 Thu, 29 Jun 2017 13:34:50 +0000 josina 2753468@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Littlebit7: @lamariniere: I was going to suggest a mirrorless and looked up the XT-1 and saw thats what that is. ;) My boss just got one and likes it better than the SLR he had.<br /> @Littlebit7: So jealous of your trip! Greece is my dream! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/calling-all-mom-tographers-or-pros-with-an-slrdslr/page/2#post-2753467 Thu, 29 Jun 2017 13:31:02 +0000 lamariniere 2753467@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Littlebit7: very exciting! The last time I sold stuff at B&amp;H was many, many moons ago, but I seem to remember they offered either a cash amount or a slightly higher in store credit amount. No idea what the policy is today though. If you do go in to B&amp;H, check out the Fuji X systems. I love how you can try stuff there. They are super lightweight with many of the features of a serious DSLR. There is a newer model than the one I have, X-T2 instead of X-T1, and it's a really fun but powerful little camera! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/calling-all-mom-tographers-or-pros-with-an-slrdslr/page/2#post-2753461 Thu, 29 Jun 2017 13:16:07 +0000 Littlebit7 2753461@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: yep I am close to B&amp;H, dangerously close.. Ha! I've bought quite a bit there (new and used) but never sold so thats good to know. My dream is a lightweight but still full featured system I can throw in the bottom of the stroller (well, hide it in the bottom of the stroller). The iPhone is great...but, ugh, sometimes I want more and its such a fun creative outlet for me.<br /> we are headed to some countries in the South Caucasus, and also Greece. Random. But kid free! Yes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/calling-all-mom-tographers-or-pros-with-an-slrdslr/page/2#post-2753456 Thu, 29 Jun 2017 13:07:43 +0000 lamariniere 2753456@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Littlebit7: ooh, where are you going? :grin: I sold some of the lenses on a local sight that is similar to Craigslist. I sold the body at a camera shop. I still have two more lenses to go, and my really ancient film body, but I doubt anyone will buy it, even for cheap. It got heavy use back in the day, so it's not in great shape. When I was looking into selling, some US websites popped up in my search and it looked like you could mail in your gear to them. If you are close to NYC, you could go to B&amp;H. When I lived there, that was my number 1 place to go and I both bought and sold things with them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/calling-all-mom-tographers-or-pros-with-an-slrdslr/page/2#post-2753453 Thu, 29 Jun 2017 12:59:08 +0000 Littlebit7 2753453@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@josina: I"ve shot a few times for others. Christmas cards, babies, etc. But I don't charge. Its mainly for very close friends only.</p> <p>@lamariniere: ahhh its interesting to hear you've done this! I don't take my canon much anywhere because of the heft. I have thousands and thousands of dollars into it (I'm sure like you did in Nikon) but its a waste when it sits in a drawer. We are taking a trip in august to some far flung places but I'm considering not taking it because of the bulk and I'm traveling light. Where did you sell your Nikon gear? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/calling-all-mom-tographers-or-pros-with-an-slrdslr/page/2#post-2753450 Thu, 29 Jun 2017 12:51:41 +0000 lamariniere 2753450@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@josina: I switched from Nikon to Fuji this spring. I started selling off my Nikon gear and bought a Fuji X-T1 (got a great deal 2nd hand) and a 23 and a 35 mm lens (equivalent to 35 and 50 mm). I've used it a bit but I've been too busy to shoot a lot lately, but I really like it so far. It's so lightweight that I can throw it in my handbag and forget that it's there. I'm still getting used to it, but I'm glad I made the switch. I was really hesitant about selling my Nikon gear since I've been loyal to Nikon for 15+ years, but I wasn't using it like I used to, and it's so heavy in comparison. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/calling-all-mom-tographers-or-pros-with-an-slrdslr/page/2#post-2753419 Thu, 29 Jun 2017 11:19:09 +0000 josina 2753419@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bumping for any new mom-tographers and to share any progress/new equipment/etc.! </p> <p>Still using my Canon T5 with the nifty-fifty lens solely. Someday I'd love another lens with a wider angle.<br /> I've graduated to Manual mode and have gotten much better with focus. I've actually started taking photos for a few other people, I had my first 'paid' shoot last month for maternity, and will be doing family/newborn with the same couple this weekend. I definitely don't consider myself 'pro' but don't mind doing a few word-of-mouth shoots like this for people who already like my shooting style. </p> <p>Anyone else shoot for others? What do you charge if anything?<br /> Did anyone make the jump to doing professional photography?<br /> Care to share a recent photo?<br /> My 2 LO's taken a couple weeks ago.. the dog behind me got big smiles from DD. ;)</p> <p>[attach=4677/17/osbhgb.400x600.IMG_6631_sm.jpg] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/funcute-props-for-6th-month-pics#post-2628342 Wed, 28 Sep 2016 09:13:12 +0000 littlebug 2628342@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Here's a picture of one of the photos with the giant balloons. </p> [attach=2005/16/oe7wu0.337x600.0928160703_HDR.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/funcute-props-for-6th-month-pics#post-2628229 Wed, 28 Sep 2016 05:46:39 +0000 littlebug 2628229@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>D was older, but for some family photos a couple years back our photographer got a couple of these gigantic balloons. Like, seriously, they'd probably be bigger than your 6mo. But they were awesome and look really cool in the photos. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/funcute-props-for-6th-month-pics#post-2628146 Tue, 27 Sep 2016 20:30:24 +0000 Oliviapope 2628146@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>a pumpkin? for this time of year, would be awful cute. </p>